The Bafana Bafana squad to face Panama in two international friendlies on home soil has been announced. National team coach Hugo Broos revealed the preliminary team on Monday, with an initial 38-man squad which will be reduced before these matches. The first match will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, 27 March, before facing the Central American country in the second game in Cape Town on Tuesday, 31 March. The two friendlies are in preparation for the…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money for both the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, starting with the current editions. The winner of the Champions League 2025/26 will receive USD 6 Million (R99.5 million), a 50% increase, while the victor in the Confederation Cup will receive USD 4 Million (R66 million), a 100% increase. “In the five years of Dr Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of CAF, the Prize Money for the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF…

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are facing some struggles this season, and the supporters have called for changes. Amakhosi sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior has made it clear that the club is not happy. Chiefs have missed out on the Carling Knockout and the Nedbank Cup, while they were knocked out in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. In terms of the league, Chiefs are sixth on the log and a whopping 14 points behind the leaders, Orlando Pirates…

Center-back Rushine De Reuck has penned a new contract with Tanzanian club Simba following some impressive performances. The 30-year-old arrived at Simba in July last year, and he is now the captain of the team.  “Rushine De Reuck has signed a new one-year contract to continue at Simba SC,” announced the club. Initially, the Cape Town-born defender was on a one-year deal before the agreement to add another twelve months. “It’s a good feeling, obviously. Coming here, I didn’t have…

Former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy has thrown his weight behind Pitso Mosimane to return as head coach of South Africa’s senior team, Bafana Bafana. Current Bafana Bafana mentor, Hugo Broos, has confirmed he would retire after this year’s FIFA World Cup, opening the door for a new coach to step in. Mosimane said recently that he is keen to take over from Broos, and McCarthy reckons he is the right man for the job. “Coach Pitso has my vote…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the dates of this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to 25 July – 16 August 2026. CAF confirmed the latest development in a statement released on Thursday. “In October 2024, CAF granted the hosting rights for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 to Morocco and this tournament was scheduled for 17 March to 3 April 2026,” stated CAF. “After discussions between CAF and its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders,…

World football governing body FIFA has revealed the tournament poster for this year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The global showpiece is now under a hundred days to go before the three nations welcome the world for the greatest show on earth. This year’s tournament will unfold across a record 104 matches, kicking off at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June, with a clash between co-hosts Mexico against South Africa and making its way to New…

South Africa’s sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, says he has kept his promise for the implementation of the Video Referee Technology (VAR) in the local football league. Mckenzie has been vocal about VAR for months, insisting that it is worth digging into the public purse to fund it and elevate the game. On Wednesday, he confirmed that the National Treasury has now made a payment to the South African Football Association (SAFA) to proceed with its implementation. “We have paid the…

Once again, South Africa’s Cricket team, Proteas, have failed to live up to expectations at a major tournament, this time falling short at the T20 World Cup 2026 hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The Proteas had no answers for New Zealand, who scored a dominant nine-wicket win on Wednesday to march into the T20WC summit clash. A record ton by Finn Allen powered New Zealand past South Africa and into the final. The Proteas’ chokers tag stick. In a…

The new technical sponsor of the South African Football Association, Adidas, has dropped the 2026/27 home kit for South Africa’s Men’s senior football team, Bafana Bafana, as well as the Women’s senior team, Banyana Banyana. Adidas, which took over from LeCoq Sportif, introduced the fresh look on Tuesday morning, which bears a strong resemblance to Bafana Bafana’s 2010 World Cup kit. The new jersey will be available for purchase from 20 March. “It’s a celebration of unity,” said Adidas about…